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February 23, 2018 Mark HrywnaAn appeals court last week upheld the dismissal of a legal challenge to New York’s requirement that charities disclose their major donors as part of registration requirements to solicit contributions in the state.February 23, 2018 THE NONPROFIT TIMESThe Data & Marketing Association (DMA) Nonprofit Federation awarded its Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award and Rising Leader Award during its 2018…

State Sen. Daylin Leach Tangles With Trump Through Twitter

Pennsylvania state Sen. Daylin Leach took to Twitter to post an expletive-laced tweet against President Trump, according to the Associated Press. Leach, who is Jewish, was defending an unnamed Texas lawmaker after Trump made a remark about “destroying” the lawmaker’s career, the AP reported. Trump had told a Texas sheriff at a Feb. 7 White …

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5 Powerful Self-Care Tips for Abuse and Trauma Survivors

by Shahida Arabi, originally posted on Self-Care HavenBeing a trauma survivor is a challenging journey, but it is also an empowering one. Trauma acts as the catalyst for us to learn how to better engage in self-care and introduces us to endless modalities for healing and expressing ourselves, enabling us to channel our crisis into our transformation. Most importantly, it gives us access to connect with other survivors who have been where we are. It is in these validating communities that we tend to find the most healing, even outside of the therapy space. Here are some tips I’ve lived by that can benefit the healing journey of those who have been through trauma and abuse1. Positive affirmationsIn order to reprogram our subconscious mind, which has undoubtedly been affected by…

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How Chiropractic Helps Trigger Finger

Stenosing tenosynovitis, also known as “trigger finger,” is a repetitive strain injury that is one of the most common injuries in the workplace. It is marked by one finger or thumb that is stuck in a bent position and pops or snaps when straightened. It is caused by an inflamed or irritated flexor tendon. AsRead More

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10 Smart Ways to Garden on a Budget

Gardening frugally means getting creative.

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How to transplant a tree

A gardening expert offers tips for digging up a tree, moving it to its new home and re-planting it — all without killing it.

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How to Start a Residential Program

This workshop will give you an overview of how to start your very own residential program. You will learn about the different types of residential programs, zoning, licensing, permins, documentation needed, funding, and more!

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7 Essential Tips How to Improve Your Mental Health at Work

Mental health affects how you think, feel, and act. On the job, your mental health needs to be in good, solid shape.

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What Not to Donate: Thrift Store Donation Guidelines

Every thrift store has different rules, but these items are commonly turned away at donation centers. Call ahead to see if your local store can accept them.

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The Extreme Complications of Tree Removal

Sometimes, deciding whether or not to remove a tree is a most difficult question to answer.

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How to be Trauma-Informed

Okay, we’ve got it: Not “What’s wrong with you?” but “What happened to you?” That explosive outburst? The child who cannot concentrate at school? The domestic violence survivor who is in a constant state of hyper-vigilance? Yes, most of us in family services are now able to recognize trauma-symptoms and respond with empathy… most of the timeBut what does it mean to be truly trauma-informed? For a start, it means that we have patience with others and ourselves as we seek to acquire the skills and attitudes of a trauma-informed practice. Calling out other people for being judgmental? Yes, this and many other ironies litter the path of learning this new language because we just so enjoy being right! It is easy to become smug or ‘preachy’ when we have all these…